An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is someone who provides emergency care and life saving support to critically ill or injured patients outside of or on the way to the hospital.
Personal Competencies
• You like to solve problems of others
• You can handle challenging situations with ease
• You have good communication skills
• You can analyse situations and problems
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in EMT OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in EMT then pursue a Master's degree in EMT OR
Pursue a Diploma course in EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Emergency Medical Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru
2. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
4. Jamia Hamdard, Delhi
5. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra
6. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
7. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before
applying)
1. Bareilly International University, Bareilly
2. PES Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
3. Mayo College of Paramedical Sciences, Bhopal
4.The George Telegraph Training Institute, Kolkata
5. Virohan Institute of Health & Management Science (VIHMS), Faridabad
6. Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
7. VIVO Healthcare, Kolkata
8. Apollo Medskills Limited, Hyderabad
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000-3,00,000* for the full course.
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Healthcare providers, Multi-specialty hospitals across India
Work Environment: It is not a desk job and travelling is a part of the job. As an EMT, you do not need to handle a team. Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 11 hours everyday, depending upon the hospital. Part time jobs and shift system are available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic → Emergency Medical Technician -Advanced → Medical and Clinical Technologist
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an EMT ranges between INR 8,000 - 12,500* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3GPyGPp
Experts from the field
Deepak Kumar, comes from a small town in India and dreamt of becoming a doctor. He could not clear the medical entrance exams despite multiple attempts and had almost lost the hope of becoming a healthcare professional. Then he heard about Emergency Medical Technician training and decided to pursue a six months Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program from VIVO Healthcare. Deepak completed his training and got well versed with all the necessary skills required for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Deepak's doors for healthcare widened and very soon he got campus placement in one of the leading healthcare companies in India.'
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
NCS Code: 2241.0501 | HW020• You like to solve problems of others
• You can handle challenging situations with ease
• You have good communication skills
• You can analyse situations and problems
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in EMT
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree in EMT then pursue a Master's degree in EMT
OR
Pursue a Diploma course in EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Emergency Medical Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru
2. Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
4. Jamia Hamdard, Delhi
5. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra
6. King George's Medical University, Lucknow
7. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or MCI before
applying)
1. Bareilly International University, Bareilly
2. PES Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
3. Mayo College of Paramedical Sciences, Bhopal
4.The George Telegraph Training Institute, Kolkata
5. Virohan Institute of Health & Management Science (VIHMS), Faridabad
6. Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
7. VIVO Healthcare, Kolkata
8. Apollo Medskills Limited, Hyderabad
Information on Institute rankings is available at -
https://www.nirfindia.org/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000-3,00,000* for the full course.
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Healthcare providers, Multi-specialty hospitals across India
Work Environment: It is not a desk job and travelling is a part of the job. As an EMT, you do not need to handle a team. Companies usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to 11 hours everyday, depending upon the hospital. Part time jobs and shift system are available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic → Emergency Medical Technician -Advanced → Medical and Clinical Technologist
The approx. salary of an EMT ranges between INR 8,000 - 12,500* per month.
Source: bit.ly/3GPyGPp
Experts from the field
Deepak Kumar, comes from a small town in India and dreamt of becoming a doctor. He could not clear the medical entrance exams despite multiple attempts and had almost lost the hope of becoming a healthcare professional. Then he heard about Emergency Medical Technician training and decided to pursue a six months Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program from VIVO Healthcare. Deepak completed his training and got well versed with all the necessary skills required for an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Deepak's doors for healthcare widened and very soon he got campus placement in one of the leading healthcare companies in India.'
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